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Governor Phil Scott: Scott Administration Capital for a Day - Healthcare Roundtable Discussion 12/17/2024

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Scott Administration Capital for a Day

Senator Bernie Sanders: Burlington Holiday Gathering 12/13/2024

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will host four holiday gatherings across the state this weekend. The family-friendly events are an opportunity for Vermonters to come together to enjoy holiday music, eat sweet treats, and connect with friends and neighbors.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Vermont State Dental Society 09/20/2024

From the Office of the Vermont State Dental Society:

The Vermont State Dental Society (VSDS) holds a press conference with Senator Bernie Sanders to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership with the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) that will increase oral health education opportunities in Vermont and go a long way to addressing the statewide dental provider shortage.

Local community and government leaders will be in attendance, including: Senator Sanders, VSDS Executive Director Patrick Gallivan and VSDS President Dr. Justin Hulburt, Dean of UDM Dr. Mert Aksu, and State Director Rebecca Ellis, Representatives on behalf of Senator Welch.

Senator Peter Welch: Health Care in Rural Communities 09/16/2024

From the Office of Senator Welch:

Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosts a press conference at Primary Care Health Partners in Williston to discuss how cuts in Medicare reimbursements have impacted small and independent health care providers and businesses already struggling to provide health care in rural communities. Senator Welch highlights his bipartisan Physician Fee Stabilization Act, which updates an outdated, decades-old policy that triggers harmful cuts to provider payments. He is joined by the Vermont Medical Society and Local Primary Care Providers.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Basketball with Bernie 09/14/2024

From RRCTV:

Basketball with Bernie. Recorded in Rutland on September 14, 2024.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Summer Celebration for Older Vermonters 08/25/2024

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

On August 25, the office of Senator Bernie Sanders hosted a senior event in Burlington. This was an opportunity for seniors to come together to enjoy delicious free food, listen to great music, and connect with friends and neighbors. Senator Sanders also be provided an update as to what’s going on in Washington and answered questions.

Breaking Ground on New Affordable Housing and Veterans Center in Burlington 08/16/2024

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Champlain Housing Trust (CHT), and other local housing leaders will come together this Friday, August 16, to celebrate breaking ground on the construction of new affordable housing and a veterans center in Burlington.

Sanders secured $1 million for the project through the FY2022 Congressionally Directed Spending process.

This funding will allow the CHT and the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW) Howard Plant Post 782 to redevelop the old VFW building into a new space that provides veterans services and permanently affordable housing to Vermonters – including apartments reserved for homeless veterans. The veterans service center will also expand programs to assist combat veterans with post-deployment reintegration, camaraderie, and navigating VA health care and benefits.

Senator Sanders is joined by Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak; Michael Monte, CEO of Champlain Housing Trust; Nancy Owens, President of Evernorth; Michelle Caver, Post Commander and Service Officer, VFW Post 782; Rev. Mark Hughes, VFW Post 782; and local leaders.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Senator Sanders at the Polls 08/13/2024

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Senator Bernie Sanders casts his vote today in the Vermont primary at the Robert Miller Community and Recreation Center in Burlington.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Basketball with Bernie in Winooski 08/10/2024

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Saturday will bring Vermonters together for three youth basketball events in Winooski, Derby, and St. Albans. Each event will include a free throw competition that is open to Vermonters ages 5-18, regardless of skill level or background. RSVPs are encouraged to save a spot. All youth participants will receive a free basketball.